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<blockquote data-quote="flutterbee" data-source="post: 158149"><p>I'm not there of course, so I can only speak from my own experiences. But, I really wonder how much control he has when he does these things. I don't think it's an issue of being bad. It sounds like highly impulsive behavior and that comes with both unstable depression and bipolar. And that's what my thinking was on calling an ambulance. Whether or not he received a toxic dose, it was an impulsive act that could have had serious consequences. I don't think the PO or the police can help with that. That's when the doctors come into play.</p><p></p><p>And I was thinking, too....if the medications are making him feel 'weird' and that's why he's cheeking them, I don't know how much of an effect the order from the PO/court is going to have. The medications make him feel weird right NOW, whereas the consequences for not taking them are down the road. </p><p></p><p>Bipolar disorder is one of the hardest of these illnesses to properly medicate. It can take a long time and a lot of trial and error to get the combination that works. And you're absolutely right that the therapist needs to be working on strategies. One thought I had on that - because of my own experience with my daughter - is how delicate the therapist feels he has to be. My daughter's therapist recognized that her relationship with my daughter was volatile - and she got more out of difficult child than anyone else. But, she had to go very slowly and very gently. Of course, that does NOT excuse the drug/drinking thing.</p><p></p><p>I posted on your day treatment thread that I literally stumbled across a place that when I read about it sounded like a really good fit for your son. Of course, the problem is that its here and you're there. But, I'm going to PM you the website with the thought that maybe they might have some information on resources in your area. It's worth a shot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterbee, post: 158149"] I'm not there of course, so I can only speak from my own experiences. But, I really wonder how much control he has when he does these things. I don't think it's an issue of being bad. It sounds like highly impulsive behavior and that comes with both unstable depression and bipolar. And that's what my thinking was on calling an ambulance. Whether or not he received a toxic dose, it was an impulsive act that could have had serious consequences. I don't think the PO or the police can help with that. That's when the doctors come into play. And I was thinking, too....if the medications are making him feel 'weird' and that's why he's cheeking them, I don't know how much of an effect the order from the PO/court is going to have. The medications make him feel weird right NOW, whereas the consequences for not taking them are down the road. Bipolar disorder is one of the hardest of these illnesses to properly medicate. It can take a long time and a lot of trial and error to get the combination that works. And you're absolutely right that the therapist needs to be working on strategies. One thought I had on that - because of my own experience with my daughter - is how delicate the therapist feels he has to be. My daughter's therapist recognized that her relationship with my daughter was volatile - and she got more out of difficult child than anyone else. But, she had to go very slowly and very gently. Of course, that does NOT excuse the drug/drinking thing. I posted on your day treatment thread that I literally stumbled across a place that when I read about it sounded like a really good fit for your son. Of course, the problem is that its here and you're there. But, I'm going to PM you the website with the thought that maybe they might have some information on resources in your area. It's worth a shot. [/QUOTE]
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